He was committed for awhile, this is just an indication he signed.
Lol.Anyone who thinks what the outside of a building looks like, has any impact on a recruits decision has no clue about the reality of recruiting.
Anyone who thinks what the outside of a building looks like, has any impact on a recruits decision has no clue about the reality of recruiting.
Illinois been struggling lately but I’d argue that 12th all time in winning pct and 15th all time in D1 wins is more than “some” history.
5 Final Fours and 9 Elite Eights with the latest Final Four being 14 years ago. Underwood is beginning to get them back to where there were when Henson and his “Lou Doo” were there.
Been hearing Orlando Antigua is quite the recruiter and responsible for a lot of the recent high-profile recruits.
I remember way back, Antigua almost went to RU to play ball until Pitt snatched him away. Antigua has an interesting history including playing basketball with a bullet lodged in his head and his stint with the Harlem Globetrotters.
Good coach, high energy, great facility. We are getting there but the RAC is still very outdated and call me crazy, but if I was a recruit pulling up to that building as a first impression, it’s an immediate eyesore. Take a look at the practice center and forget the RAC and I’m happy. Meet the coach, tour the campus, look at the improvement under Pikiell and I’m happy. But look at RAC too long and all of sudden I’m still not sure or “waiting for other offers”!
If you’re not tearing it down for complete rebuild, this is not rocket science. It’s not free but it will take an old dump and make it look like a brand new building. It’s very much worth the investment and will yield better players imo.
1. Put a front concourse and facade similar to what pernetti had originally drawn up. Inside, you’ll have a professional looking box office and a real store that sells Rutgers merchandise. This bumps out the front of the RAC with a grand entrance. Nice landscaping and pavers and you’ll forget it’s just the RAC.
2. New roof and outside that looks the same as the new building just built. It’s Modern and clean looking. Kids think about what their friends and family think about their decision to come to Rutgers. Is it everything to have what I’m asking....no it’s not! But I’m convinced that it’s somehow one small negative that works against us in a kids mind. In any case, it certainly does not help.
3. You want beef up the inside? Matching red and black seats and redo the hallway floors with some type of nice tiling.
Maybe you all disagree and think this stuff is petty but i don’t. The minute I see the RAC as I’m parking for a game, I cringe.
Only if the recruit is planning to be an architectural major in school.could play a small part of the decision.
Yup. Top 50 player and 10th ranked center.
The point is that we are going after Top 150 rated players. Look at the offer list now for Hall; forgetting that a UNC or Duke could step in as well. Kansas is on the list.
We haven't been to the NCAA tourney since 1991 and the NIT has also had quite a drought. That means everything matters for Rutgers; that might not mean as much elsewhere. The exterior of the RAC is an example of how badly the program has been ignored and underfunded for years. It's the first impression and I don't care is the sun is shining or it's pouring and 20 degrees. My biggest fault is maybe I care too much. I simply want to have a shot to get as many of these Top 150 kids as possible. It's just a suggestion man.
I share your viewpoint but doubt that any meaningful exterior RAC improvements will occur until 2025 at the earliest.It took State funding to get the practice facility started after years of discussion and inertia.The exterior appearance of the RAC is pathetic showing lack of attention but its reality and not likely to change unless some big donors express interest.Good coach, high energy, great facility. We are getting there but the RAC is still very outdated and call me crazy, but if I was a recruit pulling up to that building as a first impression, it’s an immediate eyesore. Take a look at the practice center and forget the RAC and I’m happy. Meet the coach, tour the campus, look at the improvement under Pikiell and I’m happy. But look at RAC too long and all of sudden I’m still not sure or “waiting for other offers”!
If you’re not tearing it down for complete rebuild, this is not rocket science. It’s not free but it will take an old dump and make it look like a brand new building. It’s very much worth the investment and will yield better players imo.
1. Put a front concourse and facade similar to what pernetti had originally drawn up. Inside, you’ll have a professional looking box office and a real store that sells Rutgers merchandise. This bumps out the front of the RAC with a grand entrance. Nice landscaping and pavers and you’ll forget it’s just the RAC.
2. New roof and outside that looks the same as the new building just built. It’s Modern and clean looking. Kids think about what their friends and family think about their decision to come to Rutgers. Is it everything to have what I’m asking....no it’s not! But I’m convinced that it’s somehow one small negative that works against us in a kids mind. In any case, it certainly does not help.
3. You want beef up the inside? Matching red and black seats and redo the hallway floors with some type of nice tiling.
Maybe you all disagree and think this stuff is petty but i don’t. The minute I see the RAC as I’m parking for a game, I cringe.
I don’t disagree. I think it’s terrible because it’s right next to the brand new building. I’m really surprised they couldn’t work out the naming rights into a deal to raise the money for the makeover. Go to a Horizon and maybe naming it the Horizon Court at the RAC and have them fund it. This has to be in the $8- $10 mill range and that’s probably highballing?I share your viewpoint but doubt that any meaningful exterior RAC improvements will occur until 2025 at the earliest.It took State funding to get the practice facility started after years of discussion and inertia.The exterior appearance of the RAC is pathetic showing lack of attention but its reality and not likely to change unless some big donors express interest.Good coach, high energy, great facility. We are getting there but the RAC is still very outdated and call me crazy, but if I was a recruit pulling up to that building as a first impression, it’s an immediate eyesore. Take a look at the practice center and forget the RAC and I’m happy. Meet the coach, tour the campus, look at the improvement under Pikiell and I’m happy. But look at RAC too long and all of sudden I’m still not sure or “waiting for other offers”!
If you’re not tearing it down for complete rebuild, this is not rocket science. It’s not free but it will take an old dump and make it look like a brand new building. It’s very much worth the investment and will yield better players imo.
1. Put a front concourse and facade similar to what pernetti had originally drawn up. Inside, you’ll have a professional looking box office and a real store that sells Rutgers merchandise. This bumps out the front of the RAC with a grand entrance. Nice landscaping and pavers and you’ll forget it’s just the RAC.
2. New roof and outside that looks the same as the new building just built. It’s Modern and clean looking. Kids think about what their friends and family think about their decision to come to Rutgers. Is it everything to have what I’m asking....no it’s not! But I’m convinced that it’s somehow one small negative that works against us in a kids mind. In any case, it certainly does not help.
3. You want beef up the inside? Matching red and black seats and redo the hallway floors with some type of nice tiling.
Maybe you all disagree and think this stuff is petty but i don’t. The minute I see the RAC as I’m parking for a game, I cringe.
I don’t disagree. I think it’s terrible because it’s right next to the brand new building. I’m really surprised they couldn’t work out the naming rights into a deal to raise the money for the makeover. Go to a Horizon and maybe naming it the Horizon Court at the RAC and have them fund it. This has to be in the $8- $10 mill range and that’s probably highballing?
Anyone who thinks what the outside of a building looks like, has any impact on a recruits decision has no clue about the reality of recruiting.
That must be a typo.Rutgers will be a destination school for top tier recruits when they get their first NCAA bid since 1991.2057
What is going on at Illinois? Maybe my theory/thinking about lower tier recruiting is a little wrong. Yes they are more attractive than us, but not by a ton I'd think....
Is it momentum?
Is there something funny going on?
What are their facilties like?
Fanbase?
Is their campus nice?
could play a small part of the decision.
No way.
Best of Luck,
Groz
Didn't Julie have it washed
Ask Pikiell if he would mind the RAC being power washed or painted. I doubt he would say no.